skreel

/ˈskriːl/

Definitions

1. verb

to move with a sudden, jerky motion; to flail or wave about

“The bird skreel its wings wildly as it took off from the ground.”

2. noun

a type of shrub or small tree, especially one with spiny branches

“The skreel was covered in thorns that made it difficult to navigate through.”

Synonyms

  • thrash
  • wave

Antonyms

  • stabilize
  • steady